DAVIS TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 1489854 • 1115 HWY 589, SEMINARY, MS, 39479
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-560742 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 20, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0159981001 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AI-100041-00 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883418 01 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF005648 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2019 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0715870 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0715870 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2421888 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 |
| STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2421888 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2015 | May 31, 2016 |
| TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | BIPD/Primary | TPP1058117 | REPLACED | May 31, 2013 | May 31, 2015 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA01505500 | CANCELLED | Jun 2, 2007 | May 31, 2013 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 484095 | REPLACED | Jun 2, 2006 | Jun 2, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0159981001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | AI-100041-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883418 01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF005648 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0715870 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0715870 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2421888 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2421888 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2016 | May 31, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | TPP1058117 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2015 | May 31, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA01505500 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2013 | May 31, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 484095 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 2, 2007 | Jun 2, 2007 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC560742 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2020 |
| MC560742 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2016 |
| MC560742 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 4, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 31, 2016 |
| MC560742 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 6, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 31, 2013 |
| MC560742 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 9, 2006 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
11 states • 35 inspections
Violation Summary (48 violations from 35 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 8 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.28 | Driver failed to select/deselect or annotate a special driving category or exempt status | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.80-TEXTING | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.71A | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(7) | 395.8(f)(7) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (35 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (18 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | PICAYUNE | 59 | ...248799 | DAVIS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 15, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DARIEN | IH 043 NB | ...GX6061 | DAVIS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 22, 2022 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | TATE | 55 | ...225100 | DAVIS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 13, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONMOUTH | US-34 | ...HK1576 | DAVIS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Mar 6, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BROADWELL TWP | I-55 | ...248824 | DAVIS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 20, 2021 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLLINS | 49 | ...KE6916 | DAVIS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 19, 2021 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARTSELLE | I-65 | ...LG1242 | DAVIS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 19, 2020 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2019 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2018 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2017 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2016 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2016 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2015 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2015 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2015 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2014 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 22, 2011 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events